Threading the Machine
Threading the Upper Thread (Fig. 1):
Caution:
Before threading, make sure that the machine is
turned “Off”.
1. Place a spool of thread on the spool pin with the thread
coming off in a clockwise direction (a).
2. Raise the thread take up lever to its highest position by
turning the handwheel counterclockwise.
3. Raise the presser foot.
4. Draw the end of the thread around the thread guide (b).
5. While holding the thread near the spool, draw the end of
the thread down along the right channel and around the
bottom of the guide plate (c). Firmly draw the thread up
along the left channel and slip the thread into the slit of
the thread take up lever from right to left and down into
the take up lever eye (d)
6. Slide the thread behind the needle bar thread guide on
the left (e).
7. Thread the needle from front to back (f).
Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread (Fig. 12):
1. Raise the presser foot and hold the needle thread lightly
with your left hand (a).
2. Turn the handwheel slowly towards you with your right
hand until the needle goes down and comes up again to
its highest point.
3. Bring the bobbin thread up by pulling the needle thread
(b).
4. Pull about 6 inches (15 cm) of both threads back and
under the presser foot (c).
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Fig. 1
a
b
c
e & f
Fig. 2
a
b
c
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